Geopolitical Zones‘ Contribution To VAT Pool & Received Without Lagos & Rivers
Data from 2025 shows a clear picture of how Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones contributed to the Value Added Tax (VAT) pool and what they received back—after removing Lagos and Rivers from the calculation. The figures highlight wide differences between what regions generated and what they eventually got through federal allocation. This has again brought the […]
Troops arrest armed suspect in Taraba during joint operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested an armed suspect during a joint operation in Taraba State. The operation, which took place in the Takum Local Government Area, was aimed at tackling criminal activities, including banditry and illegal possession of firearms in the region. According to military sources, […]
Move fast’ – Pastor Adeboye finally speaks on Trump’s military threat against Nigeria
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has finally commented on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s military threat against Nigeria. Speaking on Friday, Pastor Adeboye called for prompt and decisive action to address security challenges in the country. The cleric advised that Nigerian authorities should “move fast” to protect […]
Senate urges FG to include North-East in N4.2trn super highway projects
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to include the North-East region in its N4.2 trillion super highway project. This call came after Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, raised concerns about the lack of road projects in the region during a Senate session. Goje pointed out that while other parts of the […]